High School Dropout Determinants: The Effect of Poverty and Learning Disabilities

Authors

Adrienne Ingrum '06, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

Numerous studies have found determinants of high school completion; most studies focus on socioeconomic and academic performance factors. This research aims to study the impact of socioeconomic status and learning disabilities, specifically the impact that socioeconomic status has on the prevalence of learning disabilities, and then the impact learning disabilities has on high school completion. Moreover, this study aims to determine if an interaction between these two factors exists, thereby causing an increased disadvantage of attaining a high school education for these students possessing both of these characteristics. Additionally, this study will show the effectiveness of the current efforts towards helping these students facing poverty and/or learning disabilities.

Recommended Citation

Ingrum '06, Adrienne (2006) "High School Dropout Determinants: The Effect of Poverty and Learning Disabilities," The Park Place Economist: Vol. 14
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/parkplace/vol14/iss1/16